Director's Cut Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon --> BLACK LABEL - 2019 - Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Alcoholic content: 14.50 %
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2016 on 01.12.2019 with 86 of 100 points.
"Made from a majority of the variety with additions of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this is a thick, richly concentrated wine simple in dark cherry, vanilla and oak. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2019 with 85 of 100 points.
"Smoky oak takes on a char flavor in this simply constructed and structured red. A juiciness of cherry comes to life on the midpalate, that's soft, ripe and without fanfare. Virginie Boone"
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 88 of 100 points.
"Made in a lush, full-bodied style, with 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, this wine delivers in deep, concentrated flavors of blackberry, currant and dried cherry, the oak integrated and toasty. Sumptuous hits of mocha and dark chocolate add to its richness."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"This vintage is accented byMalbec andCabernet Franc, aged a year in French oak, much of it neutral. Earth dominates on the nose before thick, sultry blackberry, cassis and tobacco join rich, firm tannin and punches of oak for a satisfyingly approachable experience."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2015 with 91 of 100 points.
"This Cabernet Sauvignon--with smaller amounts of Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot--offers satisfying freshness on the palate, with a backbone of singed herb and high-toned cherry. Stuffed with lush blackberry and cassis on the palate, it's an all-around likable wine, aged in both French and American oak, which provide a toasty oak note throughout."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2010 with 87 of 100 points.
"The mouthfeel on thisCabernet is tough in tannins, with an astringent, sandpapery feeling. Still, it's dry and balanced, with a rich vein of blackberries, black currants and herbs, accented with spicynew French oak. Give it a good decant before drinking."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2009 with 86 of 100 points.
"A good Cabernet, if a little gritty, with herb-infused flavors of black currants, plums and spices. Might soften with a few years in the bottle, but not really a longterm ager."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2008 with 84 of 100 points.
"The director has turned his eye to Sonoma County to produce less expensive wines. It's a little too ripe, with blackberry, raisin and prune flavors and some edgy tannins."
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2018 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2012 on 01.12.2014 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2005 on 01.10.2008 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 CellarTracker:
90 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2005 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2010 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2009 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 CellarTracker:
89 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2013 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2018 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2008 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2007 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2006 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2011 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
86 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon" from the vintage 2012 with 86 of 100 points.
